Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through our links.

Rainey Boateng

Rainey Boateng

LCSW

Mindfulness-based LCSW guiding practical change

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindful skills
  • Practical tools
  • Life transitions

About Rainey

Rainey Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who uses mindfulness as a central way to help people slow down and notice what matters. She brings two decades of experience in social work to sessions and aims to make therapy practical and approachable for everyday life.

Rainey draws on techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with addiction-related concerns and challenges tied to trauma and abuse. Sessions focus on small, repeatable skills that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes work across varied settings and with a wide range of concerns. That experience informs how she tailors sessions to each person’s needs. People are encouraged to set clear goals and try out strategies in real situations.

Rainey also addresses relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, career stress, and caregiver fatigue. She supports people dealing with complex situations like blended family issues, adoption and foster care questions, and chronic illness or cancer-related stress.

In the room she emphasizes listening, clear feedback, and small steps forward. Her goal is to help clients build tools that fit their daily routine and to track progress over time.

How mindfulness and evidence-based methods translate to online care

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment. It trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and build steadiness, which can help with anxiety, stress, and managing strong emotions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take purposeful steps even when hard thoughts or feelings appear. It pairs acceptance strategies with practical behavior changes and is useful for coping with life changes, chronic stress, and persistent worry.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships. It can help people improve communication, repair trust, and understand patterns that show up in close relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest practices and strategies to try. That shared decision-making helps tailor sessions to what actually feels useful in daily life.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to maintain continuity of care during relocations or travel, while the therapist and client test which methods and exercises work best in everyday settings.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Rainey work with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of related issues such as self-esteem, parenting strain, and career stress.

What is her general therapy style?

Rainey blends mindfulness with practical approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills you can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 20 years of professional experience as a social worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is she licensed and based?

Rainey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are accepted; confirm any regional or licensure considerations when booking.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a first session?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.

Rainey BoatengContinue with Rainey